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Taught languages Polish, English, French, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages High School
Introduction
Located in the heart of Warsaw, Warsaw Montessori High School is an international high school that blends Maria Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school serves students aged 14 to 18 and conducts instruction in English. In Pre-IB (Years 9–10), the Polish national curriculum is integrated with the IB Learner Profile; offerings include extended English, Creative Writing, Academic Skills, Latin, Visual Arts and Drama, and a choice between standard and extended mathematics. Regular workshops in the kitchen and the carpentry shop support hands-on, place-based learning. In the IB Diploma Programme (Years 11–12), students select six courses from six groups (Languages A; Languages B; Individuals and Societies; Experimental Sciences; Mathematics; The Arts) delivered under IB World Schools standards. The school emphasizes multilingualism, international-mindedness, empathy and service, and a small, safe, inclusive environment. Graduates proceed to universities worldwide, with curricula emphasizing intellectual, emotional and social development and lifelong learners.
Warsaw Montessori - High School has instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in Warsaw, Poland, at Ul. Pytlasińskiego 13a, 00-777 Warszawa. It is part of the Warsaw Montessori Family network of schools.
Stages
Montessori pathway from toddler to high school: Toddler (Montessori Toddler School) ages 12 months–2.5 years; CASA DEI BAMBINI (Casa dei Bambini) ages 2.5–5/6; Warsaw Montessori School (elementary) ages 5/6–18; Warsaw Montessori Middle School; Warsaw Montessori High School.
Type
Private international high school offering the IB Diploma Programme with a Montessori educational philosophy.
Fees
Annual tuition at Warsaw Montessori - High School ranges from PLN 60,000 to PLN 70,000 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Recruitment (application) fee: PLN 750, payable at the beginning of the application process. The recruitment fee is waived for Pre-IB2 students moving directly into the IB Diploma Programme. - Enrolment fee: PLN 3,000, payable when recruitment results are released (positive result) and required to confirm a place. The enrolment fee is waived for Pre-IB2 students enrolling into IB DP.
Tuition fees — 2025/2026 school year (detailed by year group and payment plan)
- Pre-IB (1st and 2nd grade): - Monthly plan: 10 installments of PLN 6,000 (10 x PLN 6,000) — installments due by the 15th of each month; first instalment due by 15 August and last instalment due by 15 May of the same school year. - Two-instalment plan: 2 x PLN 28,500 (5% discount) — payments due by 15 August and 15 November. - Single payment plan: PLN 54,000 (10% discount) — payment due by 15 August.
- IB Diploma Programme (3rd and 4th grade): tuition is PLN 1,000 higher per monthly instalment than Pre-IB; the published 2025/2026 options are: - Monthly plan: 10 installments of PLN 7,000 (10 x PLN 7,000) — installments due by the 15th of each month; first instalment due by 15 August and last by 15 May. - Two-instalment plan: 2 x PLN 33,250 (5% discount) — payments due by 15 August and 15 November. - Single payment plan: PLN 63,000 (10% discount) — payment due by 15 August.
- Tuition applies to all students and is payable in full for each school year, including students in IB2 (the fourth year).
Tuition fees — 2026/2027 school year (rates for new contracts)
- New contracts signed after the specified cutoff will use adjusted 2026/2027 rates: monthly tuition increases by PLN 1,000 — resulting monthly rates of PLN 7,000 for Pre-IB and PLN 8,000 for IB DP when paying on the monthly plan. Discounts and payment-plan structure (one, two or ten instalments and their deadlines) remain the same. Contracts signed by the end of April (year-dependent) may keep the prior rates according to the school's contracting schedule.
Discounts and family concessions
- The enrolment fee (PLN 3,000) is charged only for the first child joining the Warsaw Montessori Family schools. A 10% discount on tuition is available for the second child and subsequent children.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition may be billed and paid in one, two or ten instalments each school year. Monthly instalments are due by the 15th of each applicable month; the standard monthly plan runs from August (first instalment due by 15 August) through May (last instalment due by 15 May). Two-instalment payments are due by 15 August and 15 November; single-payment discounts require full payment by 15 August. All tuition is charged and payable for the full school year.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Warsaw Montessori High School; no separate boarding charges apply.
Other costs and additional fees
- No separate uniform fee, regular additional tuition items, or a published schedule of ancillary fees (textbooks, meals, IB exam surcharges, school trips, extracurricular fees) is listed in the school's public fees summary. Specific one-off application or exam payments relating to recruitment are handled separately (see recruitment payment instruction). Any additional optional or ad hoc charges are not specified in the published fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellations
- There is no published refund, withdrawal or fee-cancellation policy in the school's public fee summary. No explicit reimbursement rules for recruitment, enrolment or tuition payments are provided in the public fee information.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Recruitment (application) fee payment: the recruitment fee is requested by bank transfer to the school's PKO BP account; payment instructions include the account number and a payment title indicating the candidate's name and the recruitment type. Confirmation of payment is requested to be sent to the school office email. - No separate, explicit list of accepted payment methods (credit card, online card payment, direct-debit) for tuition instalments is published in the public fee summary; payment-by-bank-transfer is used for recruitment-related payments as published. Parents should follow the school's invoice/payment instructions provided at contract signing or by the school office.
Academics
Warsaw Montessori - High School teaches IB (DP), Montessori Curriculum for students aged 14 to 19.
Curriculum
WMHS combines Maria Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In Pre-IB (first and second grade), the program blends the Polish national curriculum with the IB Learner Profile; the language of instruction is English, and extended English is offered along with Creative Writing, Academic Skills (including academic writing), Latin, Visual Arts and Drama, with standard or extended mathematics. Regular place-based pedagogy includes workshops in the kitchen and carpentry shop to foster practical skills and community involvement. In the IB Diploma Programme (third and fourth grade), the curriculum is delivered in accordance with IB World Schools standards; students choose six courses from six groups: Languages A (Polish Literature and English Language and Literature; self-taught native languages Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish; or another native language learned outside of school), Languages B (English HL and French/German/Spanish SL/HL/Ab Initio), Individuals and Societies (Economics, Geography, History, Psychology SL/HL), Experimental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics SL/HL), Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations and Analysis and Approaches SL/HL), and The Arts (Visual Arts SL/HL).
Higher Education Progression
Our graduates are mature young people studying at universities all over the world. In May 2025, 18 WMHS graduates sat the IB DP final exams and many graduates plan to study abroad in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, with some continuing education in Poland.
Gifted and Talented
We welcome motivated and open candidates who think independently and critically and are ready to take on responsibility.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses a student-centered Montessori approach with the IB Diploma Programme to develop responsible, open-minded, and proactive learners. It emphasizes responsibility for one's own development, care for others, honesty, empathy, and service; students are prepared to be open-minded and proactive citizens of their city, country and the world.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is a safe, open, intimate, and inclusive environment that provides a sense of security.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English. Pre-IB language of instruction is English. Pre-IB students receive extended English and Creative Writing, Academic Skills (including academic writing), Latin, Visual Arts and Drama. The IB DP offers Polish Literature and English Language and Literature as Languages A (SL/HL), supports self-taught native languages Ukrainian, Russian and Spanish, and Languages B includes English (HL) and French/German/Spanish (SL/HL/Ab Initio).
Mental Wellbeing
The school fosters emotional development through a student-centered approach and inclusive environment, emphasising empathy and service as part of preparing students for responsible citizenship.
Safeguarding
The school is a safe, open, intimate, and inclusive environment that provides a sense of security.
Admissions
Admissions
Recruitment to Pre-IB (first and second grade) and to the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP, third grade) is organized in two categories. For the 2026/2027 school year, recruitment is open; written exams will take place on March 28 and interviews on April 18. Applications may be submitted now. Entrance exams are conducted in two sessions: the first in March, followed by supplementary recruitment at the end of June. New students are welcome throughout the school year and follow an individual recruitment process; all candidates take the same exams and must meet the same requirements. Contracts signed by the end of April include the current tuition fees; contracts signed later will be based on the new rates for the 2026/2027 school year. Open Days are offered to learn about the school. For Pre-IB, candidates take English, Mathematics, and Polish (for native Polish speakers) and participate in an English-language oral interview. For IB DP, candidates take Mathematics and English (English B and English A) and participate in an English-language oral interview; in the final stage, the choice of HL subjects is verified based on grades, an interview, an assignment or an exam, with an individual approach to the candidate.
FAQs
What curriculum does Warsaw Montessori High School follow?
Warsaw Montessori High School offers an International Baccalaureate programme. WMHS combines Maria Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). In Pre-IB (first and second grade), the program blends the Polish national curriculum with the...
Where is Warsaw Montessori High School located?
The school is located in Warsaw, Poland, at Ul. Pytlasińskiego 13a, 00-777 Warszawa. It is part of the Warsaw Montessori Family network of schools.
What age range does the school serve?
Warsaw Montessori High School serves students from age 14 to 18, covering Montessori pathway from toddler to high school: Toddler (Montessori Toddler School) ages 12 months–2.5 years; CASA DEI BAMBINI (Casa dei Bambini) ages....
How many students attend Warsaw Montessori High School?
Approximately 80 students are enrolled at Warsaw Montessori High School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 60,000 to PHP 70,000 depending on year group.
When was Warsaw Montessori High School founded?
Warsaw Montessori High School was founded in 2018.
What languages are taught at the school?
Languages A: Polish Literature and English Language and Literature (SL/HL); self-taught native languages: Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish. Languages B: English (HL) and French/German/Spanish (SL/HL/Ab Initio). Students can also choose another native language and learn it outside of school.
What facilities does the school offer?
Located in the heart of Warsaw, Warsaw Montessori High School offers an intimate, open, and inclusive learning environment. The school blends Maria Montessori philosophy with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It is a small, safe community where the student is the focal point and whe
Does Warsaw Montessori High School offer special educational needs support?
The school is a safe, open, intimate, and inclusive environment that provides a sense of security.
What is the admissions process?
Recruitment to Pre-IB (first and second grade) and to the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP, third grade) is organized in two categories. For the 2026/2027 school year, recruitment is open; written exams will take place on March 28 and interviews on April 18. Applications may be submitted now. Entrance ex
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school uniquely blends the IB Diploma Programme with Maria Montessori's educational philosophy. It offers Pre-IB (Years 9–10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12). The IB Diploma Programme is certified and globally recognised, enabling committed students to complet
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Warsaw Montessori High School is Agnieszka Gajewska, Ph.D.
